Wesley and Malen fully recovered as Roma prepare for Como with friendly win

Roma face Como in less than 72 hours, with head coach Gian Piero Gasperini preparing his tactical approach for the Sinigaglia. Lorenzo Pellegrini has returned from injury, but Rodrigo Mora is a candidate for a starting place alongside Donyell Malen and Paulo Dybala on the attacking line. Mora offers Gasperini a tool to counter Como's four-man defences and increase Roma's threat in the middle third. The Portuguese midfielder can play from the start on the attacking line. Roma completed a friendly at their Trigoria training ground today against Sorianese, winning 20–0. Both Koné and Mora featured in the match. Malen and Wesley, fully recovered from injury concerns, are set to start from the beginning at Como.

Rodrigo Mora is in line to start behind the Paulo Dybala–Donyell Malen partnership in Roma's match against Como, three days out from kick-off. The Portugal midfielder edges out Matías Soulé and Lorenzo Pellegrini not only on fitness grounds but because of his profile: Mora thrives operating between midfield and attack in the central zones, where he has already made an impact during the recent international break with Portugal. Gasperini appears likely to deploy Mora as the tactical answer to Como's build-up play from deep. Como coach Cesc Fabregas will field a conventional four-man defensive line, and Roma have already shown against Fiorentina and Atalanta that Mora can disrupt low defensive constructions through his positioning. Como have failed to impose their passing game only against Frosinone—which, like Roma, ranks among Serie A's most intense pressing teams. Mora could be tasked with marking one of Como's two playmakers (Da Cunha or Milla/Perrone), leaving Wesley and Nahuel Molina free at full-back without forcing wholesale tactical changes. Roma will press high at the Sinigaglia, and Como will attempt to exploit that on the break using the pace of Diao and the craft of Nico Paz and Baturina. Mora, however, has demonstrated he can be a potent weapon with his play in the attacking third and can elevate Roma's threat both in sustained possession and in transition, troubling Como from the opening minutes.

Roma will face Como on Sunday 11 October at 12:30 at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia in Serie A's sixth round of matches, resuming their campaign after the international break. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has already begun preparing the side, using a warm-up friendly against Sernanese to test his lineup. Rodrigo Mora (Portugal) was deployed as a starter alongside Paulo Dybala, operating behind Donyell Malen, and the Portuguese midfielder is keen to earn a first-team place in the fixture against Como, managed by Cesc Fàbregas. Three Argentine squad members—Leonardo Balerdi, Santiago Castro and Matías Soulé—recently returned from international duty and will only complete their first group training session tomorrow, so they will not start against Como. This decision reflects Gasperini's management of workload and recovery for players just back from the break.

Roma face Como in less than 72 hours, with head coach Gian Piero Gasperini preparing his tactical approach for the Sinigaglia. Lorenzo Pellegrini has returned from injury, but Rodrigo Mora is a candidate for a starting place alongside Donyell Malen and Paulo Dybala on the attacking line. Mora offers Gasperini a tool to counter Como's four-man defences and increase Roma's threat in the middle third. The Portuguese midfielder can play from the start on the attacking line. Roma completed a friendly at their Trigoria training ground today against Sorianese, winning 20–0. Both Koné and Mora featured in the match. Malen and Wesley, fully recovered from injury concerns, are set to start from the beginning at Como.

Rodrigo Mora is in line to start behind the Paulo Dybala–Donyell Malen partnership in Roma's match against Como, three days out from kick-off. The Portugal midfielder edges out Matías Soulé and Lorenzo Pellegrini not only on fitness grounds but because of his profile: Mora thrives operating between midfield and attack in the central zones, where he has already made an impact during the recent international break with Portugal. Gasperini appears likely to deploy Mora as the tactical answer to Como's build-up play from deep. Como coach Cesc Fabregas will field a conventional four-man defensive line, and Roma have already shown against Fiorentina and Atalanta that Mora can disrupt low defensive constructions through his positioning. Como have failed to impose their passing game only against Frosinone—which, like Roma, ranks among Serie A's most intense pressing teams. Mora could be tasked with marking one of Como's two playmakers (Da Cunha or Milla/Perrone), leaving Wesley and Nahuel Molina free at full-back without forcing wholesale tactical changes. Roma will press high at the Sinigaglia, and Como will attempt to exploit that on the break using the pace of Diao and the craft of Nico Paz and Baturina. Mora, however, has demonstrated he can be a potent weapon with his play in the attacking third and can elevate Roma's threat both in sustained possession and in transition, troubling Como from the opening minutes.

Roma will face Como on Sunday 11 October at 12:30 at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia in Serie A's sixth round of matches, resuming their campaign after the international break. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has already begun preparing the side, using a warm-up friendly against Sernanese to test his lineup. Rodrigo Mora (Portugal) was deployed as a starter alongside Paulo Dybala, operating behind Donyell Malen, and the Portuguese midfielder is keen to earn a first-team place in the fixture against Como, managed by Cesc Fàbregas. Three Argentine squad members—Leonardo Balerdi, Santiago Castro and Matías Soulé—recently returned from international duty and will only complete their first group training session tomorrow, so they will not start against Como. This decision reflects Gasperini's management of workload and recovery for players just back from the break.

Roma will face Como on Sunday 11 October at 12:30 at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia in Serie A's sixth round of matches, resuming their campaign after the international break. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has already begun preparing the side, using a warm-up friendly against Sernanese to test his lineup. Rodrigo Mora (Portugal) was deployed as a starter alongside Paulo Dybala, operating behind Donyell Malen, and the Portuguese midfielder is keen to earn a first-team place in the fixture against Como, managed by Cesc Fàbregas. Three Argentine squad members—Leonardo Balerdi, Santiago Castro and Matías Soulé—recently returned from international duty and will only complete their first group training session tomorrow, so they will not start against Como. This decision reflects Gasperini's management of workload and recovery for players just back from the break.

Rodrigo Mora is in line to start on the trequarti for Roma's trip to Como on Sunday, having impressed with Portugal Under 21 with a goal and an assist across three matches. Matías Soulé will train with the main group for the first time on 9 October, while Lorenzo Pellegrini returns after six months out through injury. Mora started today against Sorianese, putting him ahead of both teammates in the pecking order according to Sky Sport. Pellegrini featured in the second half of that friendly. The forward pairing of Donyell Malen and Paulo Dybala is unchanged. At the back, Evan N'Dicka is favored over Leonardo Balerdi, while Marten de Roon steps in midfield in place of the injured Bryan Cristante.

Roma travel to Como on Sunday at 12:30 with the aim of maintaining their position at the top of the table. Gian Piero Gasperini has confirmed that Donyell Malen and Wesley are fully fit after both featured in a friendly played today, recovering from earlier absences. Gasperini has minor doubts in defence but expects to field Gianluca Mancini, Evan N'Dicka and Mario Hermoso as his back three, with Leonardo Balerdi pushing for a place after returning from a trip overseas. Marten de Roon will replace Bryan Cristante in midfield alongside Manu Koné, while Nahuel Molina and Wesley occupy the flanks. Rodrigo Mora is set to start as an attacking midfielder, ahead of Paulo Dybala and Lorenzo Pellegrini, with Donyell Malen leading the line. Roma's probable formation: Svilar; Mancini, N'Dicka, Hermoso; Molina, Koné, De Roon, Wesley; Dybala, Rodrigo Mora; Malen.

Roma will face Como on Sunday 11 October at 12:30 at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia in Serie A's sixth round of matches, resuming their campaign after the international break. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has already begun preparing the side, using a warm-up friendly against Sernanese to test his lineup. Rodrigo Mora (Portugal) was deployed as a starter alongside Paulo Dybala, operating behind Donyell Malen, and the Portuguese midfielder is keen to earn a first-team place in the fixture against Como, managed by Cesc Fàbregas. Three Argentine squad members—Leonardo Balerdi, Santiago Castro and Matías Soulé—recently returned from international duty and will only complete their first group training session tomorrow, so they will not start against Como. This decision reflects Gasperini's management of workload and recovery for players just back from the break.

Santiago Castro spoke to reporters after returning to Trigoria following Argentina's latest match, reflecting on his experience with the national team. "I'll never fully realise what I've lived through," Castro said. "I have a couple of photos I watched all night and will keep watching in the coming days. I enjoyed the days with Messi and I'm very happy. He is one of the group like everyone else and wants us to treat him like anyone else. Once you know him you understand what kind of person he is." Castro emphasised the importance of his Roma work in sustaining his international career. "Arriving here is the maximum," he said. "I always want to be there and contribute, but to do that I have to work hard with Roma. Representing Argentina is a source of pride." On discussions with Argentina manager Scaloni, Castro noted: "The same things that came out in the press conference. Now we face another transitional period and we must be ready, take a step forward and follow the example of the more experienced players in the squad. The veterans helped us younger ones."

Santiago Castro has spoken about an emotional two weeks representing Argentina, including his debut with the national team and witnessing Lionel Messi's final match. The Roma forward was intercepted by TNT Sports upon his return to the club and reflected on the experience alongside the Argentine legend. Castro emphasised the importance of performing well at Roma to maintain his place in the national team setup. "Arrivare qui è il massimo. Voglio sempre esserci e dare il mio contributo, ma per farlo devo lavorare duro con la Roma. Rappresentare l'Argentina è un motivo d'orgoglio" — reaching the national team is the maximum, he said, and to stay there he must work hard with Roma, as representing Argentina is a source of pride. He acknowledged the transitional period ahead for Argentina and stressed the need to follow the example of more experienced players in the squad, after the veterans had helped the younger contingent. On Messi's farewell, Castro said the squad had been told to savour the occasion, though the focus remained on winning out of respect for the fans: "Non lo realizzerò mai del tutto. Ho un paio di foto che ho guardato per tutta la notte e continuerò a farlo anche nei prossimi giorni" — he will never fully realise what he lived through, he explained, having spent the night watching photos he plans to keep studying in the coming days. He described Messi as part of the group like anyone else, wanting to be treated normally, and noted that once you meet him you understand what kind of person he is.